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Without a doubt the most high-performance women’s specific cycling short in the world. No question. In fact, if you consider that Assos completely redesigned the traditional bib short straps in order to better conform to the female anatomy, the Lady’s version of the FI.13 is actually more high-tech than the men’s!
The most obvious visual feature of the FI.13 Lady short, the ABC-M, Assos Buckle Closure Mechanism is a new twist that solves an old problem—namely, the straps used on bib shorts simply weren’t designed for women. With the ABC-M, a pair of somewhat traditional bib straps runs up the back of the shorts and over the shoulder and joins in a ‘Y’ shape near the sternum. From that point down, a single, elasticized band runs between the breasts and to the waist. The actual buckle closure is an ‘E’ shaped plastic piece that slides into one of three different loops mounted on the bottom half of the short. The look is definitely different and reviews by all kinds of female cyclists have been overwhelmingly positive. The ABC-M is definitely a game changer in the world of women’s cycling shorts.
The business end of the FI.13 is Assos’ incredible two-layer, FI.13 elastic interface pad. Using their Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design II (AEPD II) protocol, Assos developed the new S5 pad to be curved and tapered to fit the female anatomy perfectly. Unlike the men’s pad, the female specific FI.13 uses a smooth exterior layer to ensure comfort. That layer is separate from a high-density foam layer that actually provides the padding. The multi-layer approach is intended to minimize moisture build-up and promote maximum cooling and evaporation.
As with the men’s version of the FI.13, the Lady’s features A.430 fabric in the side panels for outstanding breathability and moisture transfer. Meanwhile, the highly compressive A.431 fabric used along the inner thigh and crotch area offers increased compression and durability. The light blue open mesh along the back of the bib straps is actually a carbon-enhanced mesh webbing between that is lighter than traditional Lycra, is less likely to build up odor and reduces static.
Rounding out the FI.13 Lady short is refined leg grippers (one silver and one black), revised rubberized Assos icon, over-the-to packaging that includes small jars of Assos’ legendary chamois cream, cleanser and a special washing bag.
Without a doubt the most high-performance women’s specific cycling short in the world. No question. In fact, if you consider that Assos completely redesigned the traditional bib short straps in order to better conform to the female anatomy, the Lady’s version of the FI.13 is actually more high-tech than the men’s!
The most obvious visual feature of the FI.13 Lady short, the ABC-M, Assos Buckle Closure Mechanism is a new twist that solves an old problem—namely, the straps used on bib shorts simply weren’t designed for women. With the ABC-M, a pair of somewhat traditional bib straps runs up the back of the shorts and over the shoulder and joins in a ‘Y’ shape near the sternum. From that point down, a single, elasticized band runs between the breasts and to the waist. The actual buckle closure is an ‘E’ shaped plastic piece that slides into one of three different loops mounted on the bottom half of the short. The look is definitely different and reviews by all kinds of female cyclists have been overwhelmingly positive. The ABC-M is definitely a game changer in the world of women’s cycling shorts.
The business end of the FI.13 is Assos’ incredible two-layer, FI.13 elastic interface pad. Using their Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design II (AEPD II) protocol, Assos developed the new S5 pad to be curved and tapered to fit the female anatomy perfectly. Unlike the men’s pad, the female specific FI.13 uses a smooth exterior layer to ensure comfort. That layer is separate from a high-density foam layer that actually provides the padding. The multi-layer approach is intended to minimize moisture build-up and promote maximum cooling and evaporation.
As with the men’s version of the FI.13, the Lady’s features A.430 fabric in the side panels for outstanding breathability and moisture transfer. Meanwhile, the highly compressive A.431 fabric used along the inner thigh and crotch area offers increased compression and durability. The light blue open mesh along the back of the bib straps is actually a carbon-enhanced mesh webbing between that is lighter than traditional Lycra, is less likely to build up odor and reduces static.
Rounding out the FI.13 Lady short is refined leg grippers (one silver and one black), revised rubberized Assos icon, over-the-to packaging that includes small jars of Assos’ legendary chamois cream, cleanser and a special washing bag.
The most obvious visual feature of the FI.13 Lady short, the ABC-M, Assos Buckle Closure Mechanism is a new twist that solves an old problem—namely, the straps used on bib shorts simply weren’t designed for women. With the ABC-M, a pair of somewhat traditional bib straps runs up the back of the shorts and over the shoulder and joins in a ‘Y’ shape near the sternum. From that point down, a single, elasticized band runs between the breasts and to the waist. The actual buckle closure is an ‘E’ shaped plastic piece that slides into one of three different loops mounted on the bottom half of the short. The look is definitely different and reviews by all kinds of female cyclists have been overwhelmingly positive. The ABC-M is definitely a game changer in the world of women’s cycling shorts.
The business end of the FI.13 is Assos’ incredible two-layer, FI.13 elastic interface pad. Using their Advanced Ergonomic Pattern Design II (AEPD II) protocol, Assos developed the new S5 pad to be curved and tapered to fit the female anatomy perfectly. Unlike the men’s pad, the female specific FI.13 uses a smooth exterior layer to ensure comfort. That layer is separate from a high-density foam layer that actually provides the padding. The multi-layer approach is intended to minimize moisture build-up and promote maximum cooling and evaporation.
As with the men’s version of the FI.13, the Lady’s features A.430 fabric in the side panels for outstanding breathability and moisture transfer. Meanwhile, the highly compressive A.431 fabric used along the inner thigh and crotch area offers increased compression and durability. The light blue open mesh along the back of the bib straps is actually a carbon-enhanced mesh webbing between that is lighter than traditional Lycra, is less likely to build up odor and reduces static.
Rounding out the FI.13 Lady short is refined leg grippers (one silver and one black), revised rubberized Assos icon, over-the-to packaging that includes small jars of Assos’ legendary chamois cream, cleanser and a special washing bag.
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| Size | Hip |
| XS | 34" |
| S | 36" |
| M | 39" |
| L | 40" |
| XL | 43" |